What is another word for underpin?
98 synonyms foundPronunciation:
[ ˌʌndəpˈɪn], [ ˌʌndəpˈɪn], [ ˌʌ_n_d_ə_p_ˈɪ_n]Table of Contents
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Definition for Underpin:
- un-d[. e]r-pin', v.t. to pin or support underneath: to support or prop: to lay stones under, as the sills of a building, for it to rest on.-- n. UN'DERPINNING, the act of underpinning or supporting by introducing a new structure as foundation, the act or practice of placing stones under the sills of a building: the stones so placed, an additional foundation wall: a method of well-sinking where a wall is laid in sections.
Synonyms for Underpin:
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- emphasize.
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•base (verb) •support (verb)Other synonyms:
•Other relevant words:- fend for,
- cushion,
- plunk for,
- underlie,
- pillow,
- affirm,
- cover,
- undergird,
- patronise,
- shoulder,
- Underset,
- digest,
- endure,
- highlight,
- brace,
- cradle,
- underline,
- carry,
- adhere,
- fortify,
- tolerate,
- strengthen,
- patronize,
- plump for,
- back up,
- contain,
- brook,
- approve of,
- foot,
- defend,
- detain,
- buoy,
- indorse,
- abide,
- suffer,
- keep up,
- buoy up,
- comprise,
- endorse,
- bolster up,
- reinforce,
- substantiate,
- have,
- Underprop,
- bear up,
- validate,
- patronage,
- continue,
- bear,
- be behind,
- maintain,
- stomach,
- Underbrace,
- stand,
- keep going,
- mainstay,
- keep,
- subsidize,
- prop up.
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Equivalence
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buttress.
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Independent
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ground, underlie, sustain, substantiate, support, supported, supporting, consolidate, bolster, strengthen, inspire, underline, uphold, promote, endorse, solidify, stimulate, underwrite, enhance, inform, entrench, underscore, subsidise, build, nourish, encourage, nurture, boost, guarantee, ensure, guide, facilitate, confirm, prop, cement, govern, explain, complement, basis.
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Other Related
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implementing, reinforce, corroborate, maintain.
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